MASTER SYLLABUS
2017-2018
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Academic Division: Business, Industry and Technology
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Discipline: Business Administration
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Course Number and Title: BUSM1110 Business Law
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Course Coordinator: Jen Adkins
Assistant Dean: Daniel Wagner
Instructor Information:
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 Office Location:
 Office Hours:
 Phone Number:
 E-Mail Address
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Credit Hours: 3
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Prerequisites: None
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Syllabus Effective: Fall, 2017
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Textbooks/Title:
Law and Ethics in the Business Environment
 Author(s): Halbert
 Copyright Year: 2015
 Edition: 8th
 ISBN #: 9781285428567
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Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None
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Course Description: This course involves an examination of the law as it relates to the operation of business in the
United States. Topics covered include, but are not necessarily limited to, the objectives of the law, the four sources
of the law, the federal and state court systems, civil litigation, criminal law, tort law, contract law, the statute of
frauds, agency law, employment law, labor law, the law of sole proprietorships, partnership law, corporate law, and
international law. (TAG # OBU004)
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College-Wide Learning Outcomes:
College-Wide Learning Outcome
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy
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Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
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Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:
*Outcomes listed are requirement from TAG OBU004-LegalEnvironment of Business
Upon completion of this course students shall:
Outcomes
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
BUSINESS ETHICS AND SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY *
 Explain various ethical theories and their
application to the law.
 Explain reasons for corporate social
responsibility.
 Describe efforts to promote corporate
social responsibility.
THE NATURE OF LAW AND SOURCES OF LAW IN
THE UNITED STATES *
 Define the law, outline the objectives of
the law, and list the sources of the law.
 Explain the four sources of the law:
constitutions statutes, cases, and
administrative regulations.
THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF THE UNITED
STATES *
 Name, define and explain the courts within
the federal and state systems.
THE BASIC TORTS RELATING TO BUSINESS
ENTERPRISES *
 Define tort, tortfesor, and duty, and explain
intentional torts, negligence and strict
liability.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF CONTRACTS AND THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR A BINDING, LEGAL
AGREEMENT. *
 Define contract, explain the elements of a
contract and explain the characteristics of a
contract.
 Explain the statute of frauds and list the
contracts that must be in writing to be
enforceable.
 Explain how contracts are discharged and
explain the remedies available in the case
of a breach.
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Assessments – How it is met
& When it is met
Papers, participation, quizzes-throughout the
semester.
Final-On the day that the final is given
Cases – weeks 1-2
Midterm – week 8
Papers, participation, quizzes-throughout the
semester.
Final-On the day that the final is given
Cases – weeks 1-2
Midterm – week 8
Papers, participation, quizzes-throughout the
semester.
Final-On the day that the final is given
Cases – weeks 1-2
Midterm – week 8
Papers, participation, quizzes-throughout the
semester.
Final-On the day that the final is given
Cases – weeks 13-14
Final – week 16
Papers, participation, quizzes-throughout the
semester.
Final-On the day that the final is given
Cases – weeks 13-14
Final – week 16
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Outcomes
6.00
7.00
THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPERTY IN THE
LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS *
 Explain what constitutes real property.
 Describe whether an item or fixture or
personal property.
 Describe the different types of coownership of real property.
 Explain the different types by of bailments
and the duties of the bailor and bailee.
 Explain the notion of intellectual property
and techniques for protecting intellectual
property.
LEGAL PROCEDURE
 Explain the steps in a civil lawsuit
8.00
PRODUCT LIABILITY
 Breach of warranty
 Negligence
10.00 AGENCY, PARTNERSHIPS AND CORPORATIONS
 Define agency and explain the role of the
agent and the principal
 Explain the doctrine of vicarious liability
 Explain the scope of an agent’s authority,
the agent’s duties to the principal and the
principal’s duties to the agent.
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Explain an agency relationship is
terminated
 Explain the legal principles that affect sole
proprietorships and partnerships.
11.00 REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT: EMPLOYMENT
RELATIONSHIP AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
 Explain the doctrine of employment-at-will
 Explain the wrongful discharge exceptions
of implies contract, promissory estoppels,
public policy tort, and implied covenant.
 Explain the major civil rights statutes that
relate to employment
12.00 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
 Explain environmental regulations and
political influences
 Private property
OTHER AREAS COVERED:
 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
 FREE SPEECH
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Assessments – How it is met
& When it is met
Papers, participation, quizzes-throughout the
semester.
Final-On the day that the final is given
Cases – weeks 9-10.
Final – week 16
Papers, participation, quizzes-throughout the
semester.
Final-On the day that the final is given
Cases – weeks 1-2
Midterm – week 8
Cases – weeks 13-14
Final Exam – week 16
Papers, participation, quizzes-throughout the
semester.
Final-On the day that the final is given
Cases – weeks 1-2
Midterm – week 8
Papers, participation, quizzes-throughout the
semester.
Final-On the day that the final is given
Cases – weeks 1-2, 3-4, and 7-8
Midterm -week 8
Cases – weeks 9, 10
Final- week 16
Cases – weeks 5- 6 and 11-12
Midterm – week8
Final – week 16
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Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):
week 1, 2
week 1,2
weeks 3, 4
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
weeks 5, 6
Chapter 4
weeks 7, 8
weeks 9, 10
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
weeks 11,
12
weeks 13,
14
weeks 15,
16
Chapter 7
Duty to rescue (ethical theories, free market ethics)
Whistleblowing (employment-at-will)
Privacy & Technology (email, monitoring, corporate surveillance, social
networking)
Valuing Diversity (affirmative action, religion, sex discrimination, FMLA,
cyberbullying)
Workers’ Right, Health and Safety (global slavery, sweatshops)
Environmental Law and Justice: Responsibility and Survival
(environmental justice, private property regulation)
Marketing & Technology, Free Speech (advertising, ethical customs)
Chapter 8
Product Liablity (free market ethics, ethics of care)
Chapter 9
Intellectual Property (copyrights, fair use)
Course Assignments:
Written papers based on a test cases
Preparation for class participation
Reading/note review for quizzes and final examination preparation
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Recommended Grading Scale:
NUMERIC
93–100
90–92
87–89
83–86
80–82
77–79
73–76
70-72
67–69
63-66
60-62
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GRADE
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B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
POINTS
4.00
3.67
3.33
3.00
2.67
2.33
2.00
1.67
1.33
1.00
0.67
0.00
DEFINITION
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Superior
Above Average
Above Average
Above Average
Average
Average
Below Average
Below Average
Below Average
Poor
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Grading and Testing Guidelines:
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Examination Policy:
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Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:
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Classroom Expectations:
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College Procedures/Policies:
Attendance Requirements: All students are required to attend all scheduled classes and examinations.
Each faculty member has the right to establish regulations regarding attendance that he/she considers
necessary for successful study.
Students who do not attend classes may be administratively withdrawn from those classes. However,
failure to attend classes does not constitute withdrawal, and students are expected to process a formal
withdrawal though the Student Records Office in Kee Hall.
Student engagement requirements:
Student engagement is based on the “active pursuit” of learning which can be measured by class
attendance, class participation (in class or online), taking required quizzes/examinations, and submission of
work assignments or papers. Student engagement consists of a student attending at least 60% of the class
sessions (there should be attendance throughout the term) and/or completing 75% of the assignments listed
on the syllabus at the midpoint in the term. Exceptions can be made when there is on-going
communication between the student and faculty member. The communication must be documented and the
faculty member and student must be in agreement regarding the exception. Students not meeting the
expectation will be administratively withdrawn from class. If a student believes he/she was
administratively withdrawn in error, he/she may file an appeal. Being administratively withdrawn may
have program and financial aid implications.
Academic Misconduct is any activity that tends to compromise the academic integrity of the college, or
subvert the educational process. Examples of academic misconduct include, but are not limited to:
1.
Violation of course or program rules as contained in the course syllabus or other information provided
to the student; violation of program requirements as established by departments and made available to
students.
2.
Plagiarism including, but not limited to, submitting, without appropriate acknowledgment, any written,
visual or oral material that has been copied in whole or in part from the work of others (whether such
source is published or not) even if the material is completely paraphrased in one’s own words. This
includes another individual’s academic composition, compilation, or other product, or a commercially
prepared paper. Plagiarism also includes submitting work in which portions were substantially
produced by someone acting as a tutor or editor.
Such practices constitute plagiarism regardless of motive. Those who deny deceitful intent, claim not
to have known that the act constituted plagiarism, or maintain that what they did was inadvertent are
nevertheless subject to penalties when plagiarism has been confirmed.
3.
Cheating and dishonest practices in connection with examinations, papers and projects, including but
not limited to using unauthorized notes, study aids or information on an examination; obtaining help
from another student during an examination; taking an exam or doing work for another student;
providing one’s own work for another student to copy and submit as his/her own; or allowing another
student to do one’s work and then submitting the work as one’s own. Also included would be altering
a graded work after it has been returned, then submitting the work for re-grading; or submitting
identical or similar papers for credit in more than one course without prior permission from the course
instructors.
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Fabrication including but not limited to falsifying or inventing any information, data or citation;
presenting data that were not gathered in accordance with defined appropriate guidelines, and failing to
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include an accurate account of the method by which data were collected.
5.
Obtaining an Unfair Advantage including, but not limited to stealing, reproducing, circulating, or
otherwise gaining access to examination materials prior to the time authorized by the instructor;
unauthorized collaborating on an academic assignment; taking, hiding or altering resource material; or
undertaking any activity with the purpose of creating or obtaining an unfair advantage over another
student’s academic work.
6.
Aiding and Abetting Academic Dishonesty including, but not limited to providing material,
information or other assistance to another person with the knowledge that such aid could be used in
any of the violations stated above, or providing false information in connection with any inquiry
regarding academic integrity.
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Alteration of Grades or Marks including but not limited to, action by the student in an effort to change
the earned credit or grade.
In addition, cases of academic dishonesty may involve photocopied materials. Materials used may fall
under the Copyright Act. Violations of said Act may subject the user and/or the College to sanctions.
Statement on Disabilities: Any student who requires reasonable accommodations related to a disability
should inform the course instructor and the Coordinator of Specialized Services (Room 138 in Kee Hall;
phone 419-755-4727).
Students who encounter difficulty in any of their courses are encouraged to visit the Tutoring Resource
Center (Room 119 in Fallerius Technical Education Center) for tutoring assistance, and the Student Success
Center (Room 136 in Kee Hall) for academic assistance, advising services, referrals for personal counseling
and Learning Disability (LD) Testing.
Statement on Withdrawals: As a student, you are expected to attend class. If you are unable or choose not
to attend class, or if for whatever reason you are unable to keep up with the requirements of a course, you
need to officially drop the class at the Student Records Office. Refund dates and withdrawal dates will
vary slightly from term to term. Contact the Student Records Office for applicable dates. Additionally
these dates are posted on the academic calendar available on the college’s website,
www.ncstatecollege.edu, under the Academics heading on the home page and are available at the Student
Records Office in Kee Hall. Students should go to the Student Records Office (Room 142 in Kee Hall) to
process their withdrawal from any class.
If you choose to walk away from your class without officially withdrawing from it, the faculty member
teaching the class must grade your classroom performance on the material available to him or her. This
normally results in an "F" grade. An "F" grade can lower your grade point average considerably depending
on the total credits accumulated.
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